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Here you will find all the gardening tutorials on this website. Whatever you like to do in your garden take a look through these and get some inspiration. As well as some detailed help to achieve what you want on a budget.
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Whether you call them ladybirds or ladybugs they are such cute insects and should be encouraged into the garden. That is why we are going to build a super quick and simple ladybird house. You could even call it a ladybird hotel. You should encourage them into the garden because they are mainly carnivores and…
Have you ever thought of painting your garden ornaments but been worried how it might turn out? Or, like me, do you have painted garden ornaments that have seen better days? If so, then you are in the right place. I am going to walk you through everything you need to think about as you…
Succulents are drought-resistant and versatile plants that can survive a long time without water. They can store moisture in their stems and leaves and become fleshy and thick. As a result you can grow succulents very easily. These plants can grow in both outdoor and indoor spaces because of their ultra-low maintenance requirements. Additionally, you…
Using eggshells in the garden is an affordable and effective way to improve your garden’s productivity. So, instead of tossing them in the rubbish, you can use them to not only recycle them but also to improve the plants in your garden. It is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to dispose of eggshells, which can…
Growing your own tomatoes is an exciting and rewarding activity that results in loads of nutritious and fresh homegrown tomatoes. This fruit is usually grown in the ground in well-drained soil. However, you can also grow tomatoes in pots if you don’t have a big enough outdoor space or greenhouse bed. I have always grown…
A raised garden bed, also called a raised bed, is a freestanding frame or box filled with soil to plant flowers and herbs. It’s made of wood (typically cedar) and it keeps the gardening surface above ground level. As we are all about sustainability and gardening on a budget you can actually use any wood…
Squirrels are pesky critters and they can eat almost everything they find in their way. While they inspire laughter and smiles because of their feisty chattering and acrobatic maneuvers, they can be a source of frustration for gardeners. I have mixed feelings about them myself. I do enjoy watching them dashing around the garden and…
One of the best ways of upcycling in the garden is to plant up old containers. A fabulous way of doing this is to plant up an old sink. Many people think that you need a Belfast (or Butler’s) sink which most of us do not have but you can use any old sink. In…
Have you ever tasted the sweetness of potatoes that you have freshly dug out of the soil? If not you are missing a huge treat. They are absolutely delicious. In this article I am going to talk you through how to grow potatoes in containers so that you can enjoy this simple pleasure no matter…
In this article you will see how to plant bare root perennials for maximum success. We all want our plants to grow successfully and produce loads of flowers but how do we achieve that? In this article I will show you what perennials are, all about bare root perennials and show you how I plant…
